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LB12 YCA

2012 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

254,257 mi
Last recorded254,257 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito113,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 YCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 254,257 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 254,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 242,904 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 242,240 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 227,061 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 218,546 miles

Offside front and offside rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 May 2023 218,452 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front and offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2022 210,344 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 210,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 202,633 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn in the middle (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear parking brake effort lags and parking brake pedal travel getting long.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 195,585 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 195,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 192,959 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 192,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 184,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 184,667 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 181,783 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 181,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 164,916 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 164,915 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 148,913 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no smoke test result registered

Fail 9 Aug 2018 148,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no smoke test result registered

Pass 1 Feb 2018 134,108 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,151 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 98,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,647 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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LB12 YCA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 113,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 YCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LB12 YCA registered?

LB12 YCA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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